Sailors and Marine Oilers Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $47,150 -5% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $30,000
90th percentile $94,660
Employed locally 380
National median $49,610

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,000
    25th
    $36,530
    50th (median)
    $47,150
    75th
    $75,120
    90th
    $94,660

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Sailors and Marine Oilers salary vs area income 59% Median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sailors and Marine Oilers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,430
    Duluth, MN-WI $74,920
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,950
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,660
    Oregon $68,700

    Nearby metros — Sailors and Marine Oilers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,430
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,660
    Alaska $61,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $60,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,090

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $31,560
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,970
    Light Truck Drivers $39,780
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,500
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $116,130
    Bus Drivers, School $33,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sailors and Marine Oilers make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Slidell, LA is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.51 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Sailors and Marine Oilers salaries?

    The median Sailors and Marine Oilers salary in Slidell, LA is 5% below the national median of $49,610. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sailors and Marine Oilers in Slidell?

    Entry-level Sailors and Marine Oilers (10th percentile) earn around $30,000 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,530.